how old should i start breeding my saint bernard female?

Question

I want to breed my female saint bernard and I would like to now what is the best age to breed her.

Answer 1

I believe it is 18 months.And everyone that's is saying not to breed these wonderful dogs or other pure breeds are simply ignorant.misinformed.these dogs need to be responsibly bred.they need that chance to prove themselves to be healthy vibrant animals and truly wonderful additions to the right homes.Breeding helps to ensure less sickness,better temperament, and longer lives.without the good breeders to breed out healthy animals we would be left with only sick dogs and high medical bills.i have two dogs.one is a poorly bred black lab.so he has been fixed because i feel it is wrong to breed his problems into another generation.but we also have a very healthy saint and i will breed her and her puppies will be donated to responsible families and homes where they are needed and loved.

also.there are many children in foster care.so many that when they turn 18 they are often cast right into the street and soon end up in jail.does that means that newborn girls and boys should be "fixed" at birth?is there really that much difference btween human and animals.we all deserve the same respect.

Answer 2

Female St Bernard

Answer 3

First, you should only breed her if you are a licensed breeder, and are looking to better the Saint Bernard breed. You should speak to another breeder of Saint Bernard's, and ask them about the challenges and complications of breeding dogs, not to mention large dogs such as your own.

I would recommend going to the Saint Bernard Club of America site, and looking at their articles, and contacting an advisor for your area (they are listed by state). If you are not in the United States, they could probably recommend you to a group in your area, but their articles are worth the look.

As far as age to breed, this question was asked on a forum, and was given many good answers, and lots of good commentary. It can be found listed in sources as Question on Forum.

Answer 4

You shouldn't breed her at all, there are enough dogs put to sleep in shelters every day. Unless she's a national champion and improving the St. Bernard breed as a whole, do her (and the rest of dogkind) a favor and get her spayed.

Answer 5

The best thing to do would be to talk to reputable St. Bernard breeders. They know the breed, and know how things work.

Also, before breeding your dog, what qualifications does your dog have? Is she healthy, no genetic problems, is she a good representitive of her breed? These are questions that all good dog breeders will be asking before they even consider breeding a dog, and these people are usually lucky if they break even money wise.

Please don't breed your dog if you are just trying to make quick money. This is why so many purebred dogs have genetic problems, and are temperamental.

Answer 6

Call your vet tomorrow if they are open or on monday and schedule an appointment to have her spayed. When mixing breeds with various backgrounds and no genetic screening there can be all sorts of problems. Having puppies regardless of breed can be detrimental to female's health. Are you ready for up to 10 or more pups? At 5 months your male is not fully developed and shouldn't be siring any pups period. Best bet have her spayed. Don't just HOPE its a phantom pregnancy take her in to the vet. ADD: They can look like any of the three breeds in their background, a mix or not like any of them at all.

Answer 7

DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!!
For every puppy you breed and find a home for you are killing a puppy in a shelter, because that is one less home looking to adopt one.
Call a St. Bernard Rescue group in your area, your vet will have the number, and ask them how many homeless purebreed puppies and dogs they have right now.
Please, PLEASE, please spay your dog. In addition to adding to the homeless pet problem, you don't know if your dog has the best genes of her breed to pass on to a new generation. Do you show her, has she won any points toward being the best of her breed?
If you can't pay, call animal control they have programs to help you.

Answer 8

Oh for goodness sakes breed these dogs like any other I have saints and there the most loving caring and laid dogs ,,,we have a beautiful female that will have wonderful pups soon ignore the ignorance of some of the downers on this page

Answer 9

I have done some breeding myself. I will not breed until the second heat cycle. If that comes before 2 years old then i wait until 2 yrs old so that her bones are set.

Answer 10

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